Bobby Watson benefit garners huge response

Oct. 20 event at The Venue to support longtime singer/guitarist after quadruple bypass

Bobby Watson

PETERBOROUGH -- If Bobby Watson didn’t know it already, he certainly does now -- he has a lot of good friends in this town.

The longtime singer/guitarist will undergo a quadruple bypass Aug. 27, prompting Theresa Mackenzie to organize a benefit for him to help defray his costs.

Set for Oct. 20, noon to 11 p.m., at The Venue, the event is the subject of heavy Facebook chatter with a number of acts confirmed early on.

According to Ms Mackenzie, taking to the stage so far, with more to be confirmed, are Rick Fines, Jane Archer, Tiny Davis, Beau Dixon, J.P. Hovercraft and Rezonator, Andrew Shedden, Harold Wylie and Out On Bail, Rick and Gailie, Kim Doolittle and Tami J. Wilde. As well, This Week’s Paul Rellinger and Michael Bell of The Wire will serve as the event’s emcees.

Tickets cost $15 at The Venue or at the door.

Ms Mackenzie says a silent auction will also be held. Anyone who has an item to donate can call her at 705-243-6273.

For updates on the event, visit Facebook and search for A Benefit for Bobby.